Paranormal is fun and I hope Readers will take advantage of the opportunity to win a $10 gift card by posting lots of comments.
What do I hope to hear from readers? Well, I'm hoping you'll share YOUR paranormal perspectives. What paranormal elements do you like in the romance novels you read? Is it time travel? How about ghosts? Are you glued to pages where vampires jump out and get you or werewolves howl for your love?
This is time for my confession. I've written about each of these in some form or another. Wouldn't consider myself a Paranormal Romance Author if I didn't.
One thing I would like to share with you is that frequently some of my favorite inspirations don't come from the usual places... Sure, ghosties and shapeshifters are fun. ;-) But truthfully sometimes earthly elements we encounter each day can be woven into magical worlds.
Here's a never before posted excerpt from CONCENTRIC CIRCLES in which Shayla explains seeing Meekal's magic.
“During your fight with Zubird, I saw your magic.” Shayla faced him and moved closer. Hands moving in the air around him, she motioned with flexing fingers. “It’s purple—so beautiful. Like little stars on fire in purple flames. I saw it consume Zubird’s black magic. What was that? I mean—I saw Seamus’ aura of fear when I went to Syther’s lair, but this was different. It’s like everything suddenly became clear to me about us, but even that opens more questions.”
“There is a legend,” Meekal said huskily. “When God created souls, each came from a single sphere of fire. I’m amazed and awed that you saw it in action.”
“I’ve never heard that legend. Even with all my reading.”
“Aye, well it’s because you’ve been sheltered from magic. That isn’t the main point.”
Shayla tickled his pulse point with moist lips. “Humm.”
He swallowed and leaned away. “Within each sphere of fire resided two souls in polarity—male and female. They are unique in divine design. No one else matches them.” He hesitated, allowing her loving gaze to study him. “Some stories refer to such souls as twin flames. Unlike soul mates, they truly have a single origin.”
“Twin flames?”
“Aye. To see my purple flames—well,” he said, looking at her with an expression of tenderness.
“It confirms what you said..." Shayla whispered softly.
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Updated: October 3, 2011
Yes, I came back. ;D I just wanted to give a broad spectrum Thank You to Goddess Fish for hosting me this past weekend. They had a wonderful turnout. I was hoping one of my commenters won the GC. vbg
Anyway... the comments were excellent (I applaude you) so I answered each one individually as though in an interview. Aithne Jarretta reveals some secret nuggets below.
Have a beautiful week. Happy reading!
~ Aithne
Indulge in the Magic ~ Feed Your Romantic Spirit
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